Controversy Corner as Bama Fans Rip UPI Poll
Alabama fans flood UPI New York with complaints after USC is named top college football team by six regional coaches. The Tide finished five points behind USC in the final Board of Coaches ballot. Michigan fan calls USC cheating amid Rose Bowl controversy. No Oklahoma calls despite No. 3 spot after a one loss season.
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Schembechler blasts officiating after Rose Bowl loss to USC
Michigan coach Bo Schembechler criticized the line judge Gil Marchman for a phantom USC touchdown in a 17-10 Rose Bowl defeat. He questioned the call's validity, urged improved officiating and replay use, and noted Michigan's offense struggled. Dennis Smith interception led to Frank Jordan’s late second quarter field goal.
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Proud Trojans No 1 as USC tops Alabama for UPI title
USC trots to the No 1 ranking after a 496 point, 35 coach vote over Alabama's 491. Bear Bryant laments lack of consistency as fans call with outrage. Oklahoma takes third, Penn State slips to fourth after a 19 game win streak ends. Michigan, Notre Dame, Clemson follow.
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Alabama Clinches AP National Title Over USC in Split Honor
Alabama edged Penn State 14-7 in the Sugar Bowl to claim the AP national championship while USC defeated Michigan 17-10 in the Rose Bowl per UPI coaches poll. The split title marks the first dual champions since 1966 when UP favored Notre Dame and Michigan State upset in Pasadena.
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UPI Poll Brief Details Nba Nhl Player Moves
UPI reports Detroit signs free agent forward Larry McNeill to a 10 day trial. Washington calls up Gary Rissling from Hershey of the AHL. Chicago activates forward Scott May and waives Steve Sheppard.
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Cavs Fall To Bucks 116-113 Amid Ref Frustration
Milwaukee coach Don Nelson mixed lineups as the Bucks edged Cleveland 116-113 in Richfield. Marques Johnson led with 24 points, Brian Winters 22, while Campy Russell poured 35 for the Cavs and drew a technical foul from Earl Strom late in the game. Fitch criticized the officials after the close loss.
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